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Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
112
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Chemistry Tense
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
109
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 32 25 33 22 112
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 14 37 31 27 109

After Action Report

The Nets knocked off the Grizzlies 112-109. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Nets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Grizzlies couldn't shake the cold spell. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.

What tipped it

  • Grizzlies · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.